COPY-UPDATE: Altoona police now say dog found with gunshot wounds was actually hit by car

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014 8:54 PM EDT

Altoona (WQOW) - UPDATE: Altoona police now say that a dog thought to have been shot was actually hit by a car.

Altoona police say around 9 p.m. Tuesday night, a resident found a Beagle loose in the 3000 block of Spooner Avenue. It was initially reported by Altoona police that the dog had been found with two gunshot wounds.

Police now say based on the day's investigation, it appears the dog was actually hit by a car on Spooner Avenue. Investigators say a person who had seen a report on local media about the dog being shot, came forward and admitted hitting a Beagle Tuesday night with their car. That person told police they then knocked on several doors to try to find the owner.

Investigators say some of the dog's injuries are unexplainable, but that no bullets were found and no one has reported hearing or seeing any gunshots at the time of the incident.

The dog received medical attention at the Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital and late Wednesday afternoon, was reunited with its owner and is said to be doing very well.

Altoona police want to assure residents that there is no danger to the public.

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Altoona (WQOW) - We're learning more about what happened to a dog that was found shot in an Altoona neighborhood.

Altoona police say around 9 p.m. Tuesday night, a resident found a Beagle in the 3000 block of Spooner Avenue, who'd apparently been shot twice. Police responded and found the dog had an apparent gunshot wound near her ear and another on one of her legs. The dog was taken to the Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital and as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, is said to be doing very well.

Police say they spoke with the dog's owner who says the dog got loose around 7 p.m. Tuesday night. It's unknown at this time who may have shot the dog and with what type of gun. The dog and her owner are expected to be reunited sometime Wednesday afternoon.

If you have any information on this incident, call Altoona police at 715-839-6092.

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Altoona (WQOW) - Altoona police are looking for more information after finding a dog with gunshot wounds.

Wednesday morning, the Altoona Police Department took to Twitter, to ask for the public's help. Police say the dog pictured was found in the 3000 block of Spooner Avenue on Tuesday night with two gunshot wounds.

If you have any information, call Altoona police. As we learn more about what happened, we'll be sure to pass along the updates.